30/10/2025
Drake has officially filed an appeal against the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) concerning Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us." This decision follows a ruling made by U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas on October 9, which dismissed Drake's claims. The rapper's legal team intends to challenge this ruling in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan.
Drake's lawsuit asserted that UMG's promotion of "Not Like Us" misled listeners, leading to false accusations about him being a pedophile. He argues that these actions constituted defamation and harmed his reputation. The case gained further attention following Kendrick Lamar's performance of the track at a high-profile event, including the Grammys.